Julia Shramko
Defense forces shot down and suppressed 77 enemy drones of various types. 31 attack UAVs were hit, and the enemy attack is currently ongoing.
On the night of April 7, drones attacked the port of Ust-Luga, through which part of Russia's oil exports pass. Authorities reported shooting down 22 drones over the region.
Brent and WTI prices rose amid expectations of negotiation outcomes and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. OPEC+ agreed to a slight increase in production for May.
Strong winds cut off power to dozens of settlements in Rivne and Lviv regions. In Lutsk, roofs were torn off, and in Kyiv, the main flag was lowered due to bad weather.
Mediators have proposed a ceasefire to the US and Iran to unblock the Strait of Hormuz. Trump has not yet approved the plan and is preparing a military operation.
In Kharkiv, a civilian stabbed a serviceman in the abdomen during a notification. The attacker fled the crime scene and is currently being sought by the police.
Due to the difficult situation after the shelling, Ukrenergo introduced emergency power outages. Subsequently, they will be replaced by predicted hourly power outage schedules.
The enemy is advancing in the Hryshyne area and in the direction of Rodynske, operating with light equipment, quad bikes, and infantry groups. The Defense Forces are blocking the occupiers' advance and destroying logistics with drones.
Serbia's military security refuted Viktor Orban's statements about a Ukrainian trace in the sabotage. The explosives found near the pipeline turned out to be of American origin.
Iranian drones hit satellite equipment and ammunition of US forces in Kuwait. Debris fell on a residential area, injuring six people.
Pakistan proposed a framework agreement to end the conflict. Tehran refuses to open the Strait of Hormuz and rejects the set deadlines.
The new train will run through Lviv, Chernivtsi, and Bucharest, with a travel time of up to 30 hours. The parties are negotiating preferential tariffs to reduce ticket prices.
The relevant committee supported bills on the abolition of the €150 parcel exemption and taxes for platforms. New rules will come into effect no earlier than 2027.
Brussels urges governments to limit aid due to rising energy prices. Officials fear a new wave of inflation and rising national debt.
The Tax Committee supported a special fund for the army and new rules for digital platforms. Small sellers will receive benefits, and individual entrepreneurs will have simplified reporting.
In Dnipro, three men in balaclavas beat a judge and tried to drag her into a car. The police conducted 38 searches and detained the suspected attackers.
Zelenskyy reported massive Russian missile and UAV attacks. Three people, including a two-year-old child, died as a result of a night strike on Odesa.
Three people, including a two-year-old child, were killed in a UAV attack. Houses and a kindergarten were damaged in the city, and an official day of mourning has been declared.
The government and Parliament have agreed on the submission of urgent draft laws to fulfill the conditions of the Ukraine Facility. This is necessary for stable financing of Ukraine.
Due to enemy shelling, consumers in five regions were left without electricity. The most difficult situation is in Chernihiv region, restoration work is underway in Odesa.
The Cabinet of Ministers is launching an experimental project for systemic labor market planning. The forecast will be updated annually to form state orders.
120 clashes occurred in 24 hours, with the most difficult situation on the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka axes. The enemy used over 8,000 kamikaze drones.
Starting Monday, an atmospheric front will bring rain and strong winds up to 20 m/s. In the middle of the week, a drop in temperature and wet snow in some places are expected.
The NBU set the dollar exchange rate at UAH 43. 65 and the euro at UAH 50.31. The national currency strengthened by 16 and 14 kopecks, respectively, against the main currencies.
The Orion capsule crossed the lunar sphere of influence and is preparing for a flyby 6,400 km from the surface. Astronauts have already begun visual observation.
Greenhouse cucumbers have fallen in price to UAH 125-165/kg due to increased supply. The first batches of local tomatoes cost UAH 150-170/kg, which is 66% more expensive than last year.
The enemy strike de-energized the city of Slavutych, leaving 21,000 residents without electricity. Critical infrastructure and social facilities are operating on generators.
Air defense forces neutralized 114 enemy drones of various types during the night attack. 26 hits were recorded in 17 locations in the north, south, and east.
Mediators are discussing a two-phase deal to end the war and resolve the nuclear issue. Trump extended the deadline to Tuesday, threatening to destroy Iran's infrastructure.
Finance ministers from five EU countries have called for a windfall tax due to the surge in fuel prices. Fuel costs have risen by 70% since the start of the war with Iran.